by Roger Oakland (from Faith Undone) In an article titled “Christ-Followers in India Flourishing Outside the Church,” the following statement is made regarding the research of Herbert Hoefer, author of Churchless Christianity: In striking research undertaken in the mid-eighties and published in 1991, Herbert E. Hoefer found that the people of Madras City are far … [Read more…]
From spiritual formation to the Eucharist to a paradigm shift, this tour has it all. The presenters of the Everything Must Change Tour, scheduled for 2008, are proclaiming that a Deep Shift is taking place, and they are encouraging seekers to become a part of it. In honor of Brian McLaren’s upcoming new release, Everything … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: Robert Webber was one of the major influencers of the current emerging church movement. From Christianity Today Tabby Yang May 1, 2007 Author of more than 40 books on worship, Webber was criticized, then lauded, for emphasizing early church practices. Robert E. Webber, a theologian well-known for his work on worship and the … [Read more…]
by Ray Yungen Laurie Beth Jones will join Erwin McManus and Ken Blanchard this fall at the Lead Like Jesus Leadership Conference (see previous posting below). “My personal mission and vision is to Recognize, Promote and Inspire Divine Connection in Myself and Others.”– Jones, from her website
This coming fall New Age sympathizers Ken Blanchard and Erwin McManus will join forces in the fall Lead Like Jesus Leadership Conference to help bring about the global mission that states: “Souls serving souls. Imagine 6.8 billion souls served by LLJ leaders by 2010.”1 While evangelical leaders like David Jeremiah continue promoting Erwin McManus and … [Read more…]
Emergent Manifesto of Hope is the new release from Emersion, a publishing partnership between Baker Books and Emergent Village. The book, edited and compiled by emergent leaders Tony Jones and Doug Pagitt, is a collection of essays by various emerging church leaders. Pagitt says the book “provides a rare glimpse inside the emerging church.” This … [Read more…]
Emergent Manifesto of Hope is the new release from Emersion, a publishing partnership between Baker Books and Emergent Village. The book, edited and compiled by emergent leaders Tony Jones and Doug Pagitt, is a collection of essays by various emerging church leaders. Pagitt says the book “provides a rare glimpse inside the emerging church.” This … [Read more…]
By James Hartline Hartline Report – San Diego Anne Subia Uses Ministry Website To Promote Emergent Church Events That Feature New Age Occultism As Well As Anti-Jewish President Jimmy Carter JHReport – In an incredible display of betrayal of the religious beliefs of many San Diego churches, a regional coordinator for the National Day … [Read more…]
By Paul Proctor NewsWithViews.com “The Emerging Civil War” In a rather unsettling new article titled, “Influential Baptist Layman Challenges Emerging Church,” Christian Post reporter, Audrey Barrick, greets readers with this stunning little announcement: An influential Baptist in Missouri believes the Emerging Church movement is one of the most dangerous and deceptive movements infiltrating Southern life … [Read more…]
By Pamela Miller Star Tribune The new crop of alternative services is evidence that churches are trying to address young adults’ “profound sense of frustration with church as usual,” said Jim Beilby, associate professor of theology at Bethel University in Arden Hills. The informal, intimate services also borrow from the emergent-church movement, which has … [Read more…]
From the Emergent Up/Rooted blog: “Key influencers have been people like Dan Kimball and Bob Webber – and they have helped lead emerging churches in to being very experimental, creative, artistic, and willing to reclaim ancient and liturgical worship practices as well. Click here to read more from this emergent site. Related information: Emerging … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: Because of the current emphasis being put on the Eucharist by many contemplative/emerging leaders within the evangelical/Protestant camp, we believe this article by former Catholic nun, Mary Ann Collins, is important: Transubstantiation is the doctrine that if a validly ordained Catholic priest consecrates bread and wine, then Jesus Christ is literally present — … [Read more…]
This week, we received an email from a woman who emailed Josh McDowell about his endorsement of Dan Kimball’s book, They Love Jesus But Not the Church (please see our book review). With permission, we have posted the response our reader received from Josh McDowell’s ministry: Fran, I have received Josh’s comment concerning his endorsement … [Read more…]
Some say that some emerging church leaders like Dan Kimball and Mark Driscoll are not part of the Emergent movement, that the two are very different. According to one of the strongest catalysts for the emerging church movement, Zondervan Publishing, Kimball and Driscoll are indeed part of the “Emergent movement.” Zondervan describes its 2007 book, … [Read more…]
The Live Like Jesus website is registered to Daniel Decker who is part of The Jon Gordon Companies. Jon Gordon, author of The 10-Minute Energy Solution, is a proponent of New Age thought. In his book, Gordon shows how to improve energy levels through meditation, yoga, breathing exercises, and other such techniques. Throughout the book, … [Read more…]
by Understand the Times with Roger Oakland Promoters of the emergent conversation say we are on the verge of an era that promises renewed spiritual awareness. “Spiritual disciplines” are being touted as the avenue to a “spiritual reformation” that will take Christianity to a new and higher level of spirituality drawing all participants closer to … [Read more…]
This June, emerging church leader Erwin McManus will be one of the featured speakers at the Saddleback Church Worship Conference and Festival. As we have reported in the past, McManus’ spirituality is rooted in mysticism and New thought spirituality. McManus, who says it is his goal to destroy Christianity 1, shares much of the same … [Read more…]
by Eastern Regional Watch Ministries As I read Dan Kimball’s book, The Emerging Church, I realized the book opened up a Pandora’s Box of concerns for what Kimball was communicating to this new generation of churches about vintage Christianity. Reading the book, I became impressed with a very disturbing sense that Kimball is attempting to … [Read more…]
A SPECIAL REPORT Note: For links and references to this special report, click here. When David Jeremiah endorsed the back cover of Erwin McManus’ 2002 book, Seize Your Divine Moment, there should have been reason to be concerned. Then when Jeremiah made reference to McManus’ in his own 2003 book Life Wide Open, that should … [Read more…]
The following link is to notes from Erwin McManus at a recent conference. After reading these, we are more surprised than ever that David Jeremiah and other Christian leaders stand behind the teachings of this emerging church leader. Notes by McManus: Whatever it takes! For those who may wonder just what is at the basis … [Read more…]
According to a February 11th article in Christian Today, “New Bible Project for Young Generation Launched“, Thomas Nelson’s 2006 “Bible” project called The Voice is going full speed ahead. The project, announced by TN last spring (http://www.religionnews.com/press02/PR040106A.html), is a “re-telling of the Bible that consists of creative voices from historians to poets, storytellers to songwriters,” … [Read more…]
According to a February 11th article in Christian Today, “New Bible Project for Young Generation Launched”, Thomas Nelson’s 2006 “Bible” project called The Voice is going full speed ahead. The project, announced by TN last spring, is a “re-telling of the Bible that consists of creative voices from historians to poets, storytellers to songwriters,” and … [Read more…]
by Berean Beacon Ministries Anglican Alan Jones, Dean of Grace Cathedral in San Francisco, California, and author of Reimagining Christianity: Reconnect Your Spirit without Disconnecting Your Mind, lives deeply and unhappily awash in a world of particulars from which he has found no escape. He says his book “is a snapshot of the world in … [Read more…]
Note: Because much of Christendom, including Christian bookstores, seminaries, and organizations are embracing Leonard Sweet’s teachings, we believe a warning is justified. Please go to our research on the teachings of Leonard Sweet after reading the article below. This article is by an outside news source. By Hannah Elliott Associated Baptist Press News WACO, Texas … [Read more…]
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH 01/27/2007 “Every month dozens show up at the brewpub to drink beer and talk about issues ranging from racism in St. Louis to modern art controversies to the debate about embryonic stem cell research. First-timers are invited to check out the church on Sunday, and Journey leaders say many have. Theology at … [Read more…]
Emerging church leader Mark Driscoll, who claims to have distanced himself from the emergent movement (which has a premise immersed in mysticism/contemplative) recommends his readers turn to contemplatives like Gary Thomas (who tells people in his book Sacred Pathways to repeat a word of 20 minutes) and Richard Foster (Celebration of Discipline). Some Christian leaders … [Read more…]
by Understand the Times with Roger Oakland The following is a fact sheet that summarizes some of the major characteristics of the Emerging Church movement and the direction it is headed. Beneath the fact sheet, you can either listen to or read the transcript of a recent interview with Brian McLaren, prominent promoter and leader … [Read more…]
Jay Bakker, the son of Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker (PTL Club) isn’t exactly following his parents’ footsteps into the glitzy, show biz style Christianity, but it is regretful to report that he has headed right into the emerging church and the mysticism that goes with it. The 31 year old pastor became discouraged with … [Read more…]
From Associated Baptist Press By Hannah Elliott “[T]here is a strong contingent — in the emergent church and elsewhere — that has begun a sort of Mary renaissance. Mary is on the rise, perhaps even part of a full-fledged movement, McKnight said. He wrote his book to add to the momentum and encourage lay people … [Read more…]
by Understand the Times with Roger Oakland The world is changing. So is the Christian evangelical church. There was a time–not that long ago–when the Bible was considered to be the Word of God by the majority of evangelical Christians. Now that we are well into the third millennium and the post-modern, post-Christian era, the … [Read more…]